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- noun A member of an order of
ascetic monks in parts ofIndia - noun A
monastery used by this order
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Examples
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The fitness lover's heart sometimes yearns for the good, ancient brick-and-mortar strength systems - the old-fashioned 'akhara' and old-school, time-tested exercises.
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Thomas Kelly This fierce-looking Sadhu from a Shaivite akhara, or militant sub-sect historically created to protect the scholarly sadhus, displays his sword and nag-phani, or serpent horn.
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A dilapidated door separating the akhara from the outside world opens onto a small courtyard littered with unwashed utensils and gas stoves.
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Added Mahant Hari Giri, general secretary, Akhara Parishad, "Sthiti ko dekhte huey, Juna akhara aage nahi badhey."
The Times of India 2010
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Some 125 trainees, many of whom live on the premises, follow Rao's strict regime, which begins before dawn with a long run on roads outside the akhara, followed by exercises and weight training.
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(Looking at the situation, Juna akhara didn't lead.)
The Times of India 2010
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Niranjani akhara peshwai on 7th February 2010, Mahakumbh mela, Haridwar, India
Matador Network 2010
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As Juna akhara Mahamandaleshwar Pilot Baba's Innova reportedly manoeuvred the Lalpara bridge, the driver, say police sources, lost control and careened into the surging crowd, killing two women on the spot.
The Times of India 2010
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Niranjani akhara peshwai on 7th February 2010, Mahakumbh mela, Haridwar, India
Matador Network 2010
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Following the stampede, Juna akhara which was to lead the procession, decided to use their 'own' Bhairon ghat for the snan, and discontinued their procession to Har ki Paudi, said Vardhan.
The Times of India 2010
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